Car prowls top Seattle crime on Black Friday

What were the most common crimes committed in Seattle on Black Friday?

Carprowls and shoplifting, according to a P-I analysis of Seattle Police Department records.

On Friday, 21 Seattleites had their car broken into. And eight people were busted for shoplifting.

The car prowl number is not surprising – that is often the most common daily crime in Seattle. The number of shoplifters caught seemed to indicate a slight increase from the daily average.

Car prowls have been the most common Seattle crime reported in the last two weeks. Officers have responded to 371 car break-ins, according the analysis. Police classified another 65 reports as stolen auto accessories, including exterior damage.

In a bulletin of holiday safety tips, Lynnwood police spokeswoman Shannon Sessions advised people keep valuables in their car out of sight.

Seattle police detectives have said thieves often go for what they can see, and can notice an unlocked car door during a quick drive-by scan.